Archive for July, 2008

Research Experience for Graduate Admissions

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Graduate programs, especially PhD programs, highly value research experience. Here’s how to get it.

Switching Fields from Undergrad to Grad?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Recently I received the following question:
“Is it common for students to pursue an undergraduate degree in one field and then a graduate degree in another? My undergraduate degree…

Top Women’s Colleges

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Over the past several decades, the U.S. has seen the number of women’s colleges decline from about 200 to the 60 we have today. A few women’s colleges, however,…

20 Cures for a Restless Brain

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Are we there yet?
If you’ve heard yourself saying those words, you might be getting a little tired of the lazy days of summer. Don’t get me wrong: I love…

Quick Tips to Find Your Motivation

Monday, July 21st, 2008

We’ve all been there: falling into a work rut, slogging along with a task that just won’t end. Try this easy and quick ideas to recharge and get back to…

Types of Loans

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Graduate school is expensive. Even students with scholarships and stipends often find the need for loans. As you choose which schools you’re applying to, also look at the numbers: Just…

Carry-Along Electronic Thesaurus

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

If you think about it, some of your biggest priorities in your last few years of high school will require the use of a thesaurus. A thesaurus helps you improve…